Cordkillers 557: Licence to Bill
C-SPAN’s funding is fading, Bond is back (again), and Prime Video wants AI to whisper sweet nothings in your ear.
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Supply Run
C-SPAN is in a financial bind and asking for help from skinny bundle providers like Hulu and YouTube TV to carry its public affairs content. The network’s revenue has dropped 37% since 2015, putting it in the red.
Search Party
Denis Villeneuve will direct Amazon MGM’s next James Bond film, marking a new era for the franchise. He describes himself as a lifelong Bond fan and plans to “honor the tradition.”
Aaron Sorkin is writing The Social Network Part II for Sony, though David Fincher is not currently attached to direct.
Disney is working on a live-action sequel to Lilo & Stitch.
Buried Treasure
Guest: Pee Wee as Himself
Brian recommends Rick and Morty.
Tom recommends The Bear (Hulu) and Squid Game (Netflix).
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Scanning the Horizon
Instagram and TikTok may be coming to your TV screens next, following YouTube’s big-screen success.
The BBC has launched a paid service in the US with access to BBC News stories and video.
DirecTV is testing removing satellite subscriptions for new customers in some areas, while adding new kids’ content bundles.
Prime Video is embracing generative AI — from live event recaps to dubbing and suggested search.
Amazon pitches Prime Video’s channel marketplace as à la carte TV — not bundling — to its content partners.